(HBO) - In the afternoon of October 27th, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism cooperated with the Association of Literature and Arts to organize the summary and the award of the 1st Song Composing Competition for promoting the Tourism Area within Hoa Binh lake in 2020. The leaders from the departments and the appropriate authorities, the authors winning the prizes in the competition attended.
The works "The
endless of the lake area” by Bui Dinh Chien and Nguyen Tien Loi, getting the
second prize, is being performed at the closing and awarding ceremony.
The 1st Song Composing Competition
for promoting the Tourism Area within Hoa Binh lake was held to mobilize the
professional and amateur musicians inside and outside the province to
participate in composing songs to propagate, introduce and promote the people,
the cultural identity, the beautiful natural landscapes, the historical and
cultural relics and the typical tourist products about the tourism area within
Hoa Binh lake.
During the period from May to August
of 2020, the Organizing Committee received 33 works of 25 authors from
provinces and cities, of which 31 out ò the 33 were correct and qualified. In
Hoa Binh province alone there were 18 authors with 26 works participating in
the contest. Most of the songs follow the topic, the set criteria, the melodies
and the lyrics expressing the hearts and the feelings of the musicians for the
people, the land with Hoa Binh lake area. Some songs have blended the melodies,
the rhythms, and the folk songs of the ethnic groups within Hoa Binh lake area,
creating new and impressive compositions to listeners. The typical works
include "The immortality of the dream land”, "The endless of the lake area”,
"The endless of the spiritual areas”...
At the end of the contest, the
Organizing Committee awarded 1 first prize, 1 second prize, 2 third prizes and
4 consolation prizes to the authors with excellent works. In which, the first
prize belonged to the author Dang Chi Tuyen (Hanoi) with the work "The
immortality of the dream land”.
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
